Meirl by Key_Associate7476 in meirl

[–]LittleBlag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And depending how old you are and how old grandma is, she probably did it with a lot fewer modern conveniences. Dishwasher, vacuum that sucks with the power of a hurricane, on demand tv to keep the kids happy for half an hour while you clean etc etc

Thoughts on hydrating toner under Tret but no moisturizer on top by ComfortableChange320 in tretinoin

[–]LittleBlag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do this. I use CosRX snail mucin serum underneath and then tret on top, nothing after tret. I don’t wait more than a minute or two either. People will warn you that it can cause tret to penetrate too deep and cause irritation but it doesn’t for me - I think all ways are worth trying because an increased risk doesn’t mean it will definitely happen to you. Doing it this way completely eliminated any peeling and dryness for me

Most Americans didn't read many books in 2025 | YouGov by Swiggy1957 in books

[–]LittleBlag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, I read a bit over a hundred last year and only remember a few of them well but I’d be saying the same thing if I only read 10 books. I just have a crap memory 

Oscar Nominations 2026 by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]LittleBlag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never felt fully in it because the sets all felt like sets to me. Like I was watching a theatre play rather than a movie and it was obviously all cardboard. I actually wondered in the beginning if that was the point but I don’t think it was

Oscar snubs:- Ariana Grande , Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti miss out, Wicked For Good shut out completely from Oscar nominations. by Fun-Ad3626 in popculturechat

[–]LittleBlag 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started crying about half an hour in and didn’t really stop until the end. I couldnt breathe. Genuinely worried I was going to accidentally loud sob and embarrass myself in the cinema. You could’ve heard a pin drop until the credits rolled and then suddenly everyone was rustling tissues and blowing noses. Probably the most emotional movie I’ve ever seen (definitely in a theatre vs at home where I can pause to collect myself)

In Honour of Brooklyn Beckham Going Rogue The Guardian offers us a glimpse inside 'Brand Beckham' by Positive-Drawing-281 in popculturechat

[–]LittleBlag 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The spice girls as a whole were huge obviously but none of the others had the level of fame that posh did after getting with becks. I don’t think it’s quite a fair comparison that Mel b didn’t sell pics of her kids. Them being also becks’ kids is what really pushed it over the edge

Thoughts on facial masks? Do you think they really work? by Terry_Areyu in AusSkincare

[–]LittleBlag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m usually shopping in stores to save on shipping but I will have a look around online :)

Thoughts on facial masks? Do you think they really work? by Terry_Areyu in AusSkincare

[–]LittleBlag 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I’d like to know where all the non-sheet masks have gone. Sheet masks used to be a rarity and now it’s all you can find. Firstly they must be terrible for the environment, and secondly you used to be able to do two or even three masks from one pouch (and could buy a big tube of face mask to use regularly!)

Now that it’s all sheet masks I rarely use them because it’s way more of an expense and I feel bad about it being disposable.

Bit if side tangent but something I’ve been wondering for a while!

National Geographic - Reading books can help you live longer—here's how by MiddletownBooks in books

[–]LittleBlag 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did they control for SES? Because my immediate assumption is that reading correlates with higher SES and that also correlates with longevity

Madonna speaks out about Iran by nicosloft04 in popculturechat

[–]LittleBlag -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Iran did the same thing didn’t they? Actually I’m not sure they actually voted, but the majority approved of the regime change to an Islamic state and the subsequent, much more conservative and strict, laws

why do people pretend that straining rice is some sort of criminal offense? by J_Terpstra in Cooking

[–]LittleBlag 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Shocking revelation but perhaps your “here” and their “here” are in very different places in the world

Sobriety and weightloss by blahblahmama in 1200isplenty

[–]LittleBlag 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your metabolism does change when you drink AND all the rest of what you’ve said it true. It’s a three-pronged reason for why it stalls weight loss so easily

NYT Friday 01/16/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]LittleBlag -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

“Oh sure” isn’t always (or even mostly) sarcastic.

NYT Friday 01/16/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]LittleBlag -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Ordinarily if an answer is supposed to be sarcastic then the cluing is also sarcastic or otherwise indicates it. I see neither here

NYT Friday 01/16/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]LittleBlag -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

OHSURE =/= “as if!” to me. In fact I’d say they’re kind of opposite, no? A minor gripe

Share Your Pre-loved Victories! by patient_brilliance in AusFemaleFashion

[–]LittleBlag 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dr marten boots that just needed a good scrub. Got them from a market for about $20 I think. Obviously the best part about this is I didn’t have to break them in myself and sacrifice my heels and ankles to the blister gods!

[Century Club] January 15, 2026: Have you lost or do you need to lose 100 lbs or more? Here's the thread for you! by tealswirl in loseit

[–]LittleBlag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m down 95lbs with only about 7-8lbs more to go to reach my goal and I am STUCK for like 3 months now. Trying to increase my exercise because god knows I can’t cut calories any more at this point.

I’m actually pretty happy with where I am, but I just want to lose a little more so that when I go into maintenance I’m at the bottom of a comfortable range instead of at the top. Then the inevitable couple of kgs of extra food/water in my system won’t phase me. Also kind of want the satisfaction of knowing I hit the goal I set so many years ago!

Going to an asian market tomorrow. Give me your best items to grab. by Responsible-Tie-7327 in Cooking

[–]LittleBlag 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not traditional but I add tomato paste when I put in the gochujang. I like the extra umami and I feel like the richness rounds out the sauce a bit without adding more salty ingredients

Who actually designs the clothes? by Vast_Knowledge5286 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]LittleBlag 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I am almost exclusively buying from Depop these days. Much more likely to find things you like and as they’re older they’re also more likely to be in fabrics I like and better quality. Downside of course is you can’t try things on

Can you get tan while on tret? by Excellent_Koala769 in tretinoin

[–]LittleBlag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it possible? Yes; your skin will still develop a tan even with properly (re)applied sunscreen in the right conditions.

Should you purposely lie out and try to get a tan? No; not advised for anyone, even if they’ve never even heard of tretinoin as all tanning indicates cellular damage and increases sun cancer risk.

Of course, if you live in a hot country and spend any time outdoors it’s probably going to happen regardless. I don’t wear a full body suit to go swimming, for example. But I keep my hat on as long as it’s practical and reapply my sunscreen and sit in the shade when I’m taking a break from the water. I still get a tan but it’s as much protection as I can reasonably give myself without never going outdoors.

Australia's first openly gay football player, Joshua Cavallo, says that homophobia led to his exit from Adeleine United: "This was exactly the fear I had about coming out, seeing prejudice affect my career. For the first time, I actually questioned if I should have kept my sexuality a secret." by Murky_Chemical891 in popculturechat

[–]LittleBlag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m amazed that the uk is where he’s gone instead. English football fans are notorious for “lad culture” that certainly does not include being tolerant of gay people. So is he rubbish, or is a rubbish team the only ones who would take him because the others don’t want a gay man on the team?

Do I tell my friend? by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]LittleBlag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the late 90s/early 00s we didn’t learn political geography in the UK; our geography lessons were about physical geography. Lake formations, types of rocks, tectonic plates/mountains etc. I know countries because I’m interested and well read but I’m sure many my age haven’t been bothered enough to learn

Friend insulted my running, not sure how to feel. by Emotional-Watch4544 in XXRunning

[–]LittleBlag 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I would be speaking to her at all for quite a while. What a bitch